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- Somerset County
- 3/5/25
- 03/05/2025
- 200 Minutes
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Overview: During the latest Bernards Zoning Board meeting, attention was given to the proposed development by the Pingry Corporation, which aims to replace existing soccer and baseball fields with new facilities, including two World Cup soccer fields and enhancements to the current baseball field. The proposal, which involves several variances, sparked discussions around field placement, environmental considerations, and stormwater management. Additionally, the meeting addressed concerns related to water drainage and lot coverage for a separate residential pool project, highlighting community concerns about flooding and landscape preservation.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 2/5/25
- 02/05/2025
- 191 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Bernards Zoning Board recently deliberated on several applications, including a contentious accessory apartment proposal and a development project at the Pingry campus.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 1/8/25
- 01/08/2025
- 167 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Bernards Township Zoning Board meeting, the board tackled complex zoning issues, including a deed restriction for a garage apartment and variances for pool installations.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 12/4/24
- 12/04/2024
- 210 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Bernards Zoning Board meeting focused on several significant residential projects, with discussions highlighting the challenges of lot coverage and zoning compliance. Key topics included a proposal for home expansions that would exceed permissible lot coverage, the need for accurate surveys, and stormwater management concerns. The board also considered public feedback and the implications of zoning variances on community dynamics.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 11/14/24
- 11/14/2024
- 166 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Bernards Zoning Board meeting focused on a proposal by Signature Acquisitions to construct a 244,000 square foot light manufacturing facility, ultimately resulting in the denial of key variances due to unresolved traffic and environmental concerns. The application, which required 25 variances, faced substantial opposition from residents and advocacy groups, who argued that the development would lead to increased truck traffic, noise, and pollution, altering the community’s character and quality of life.
